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Calculus 2: Comparison tests

For series that resemble quotient forms, like nn3+1\frac{n}{n^3 + 1}, determine convergence using the comparison or limit comparison test.

Attempt comparing series with non-standard terms using the limit comparison test.

Using the comparison test, determine if the series n=112n+1\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{2^n + 1} is convergent by comparing it to the series n=112n\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{2^n}.

Determine whether the series n=152n2+4n+3\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{5}{2n^2 + 4n + 3} is convergent using the comparison test.